Resolutions and Revolutions
In 2014, I celebrated two decades as youth ministry prof at New Orleans Seminary. Any time there is a zero
December 15, 2014
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Something Big
When are you significant? When you accomplish something “big” for God, or When you rest in grace, serve faithfully, and
December 8, 2014
Intentional Relationships During the Holidays
In 1994, my wife Judi and I moved from being on church staff for the first 15 years of our
December 1, 2014
The Spiritual Disciplines
Bill Hull widely is respected as a leader in the field of discipleship. He says, “The common teaching is that
November 21, 2014
Volunteerism
The ever-accurate Wikipedia defines volunteerism as “The involvement of volunteers especially in community service or with a non-profit organization.” The
November 15, 2014
The Point of Youth Ministry
Christ is the founder of youth ministry, the goal of youth ministry, and the one who should shape youth ministry.
November 7, 2014
Gratitude
So the election season is upon us. In Louisiana, our motto is “vote early, vote often” (probably need to know
November 1, 2014
Youth Leaders and King Jesus
The National Study of Youth and Religion (NSYR) sent shock waves through the youth ministry world. This in-depth and trustworthy
October 22, 2014
Sports Chaplaincy
This is a difficult post for me. For most of the time I have been in ministry, I have been
October 15, 2014
The Youth Leader as a Parent
Children tend to become lifetime disciples when they live with parents who love Jesus, exude Jesus, talk about Jesus, and
October 7, 2014
Relating to an Increasingly Narcissistic Generation
Social media and a “me-centered” popular culture have driven our teenagers to a level of narcissism possibly never seen before.
October 1, 2014
Challenge and Adventure
During worship early each morning, I post something to Twitter and Facebook. What I post usually is a thought that
September 22, 2014